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Connecting to Your Computer/MIDI Keyboard
Connecting to a Computer
There are three ways to connect the SC-8850 to your computer; using the
USB con-
nectors
, the
MIDI connectors
or the
Serial connector
. You can use up to 64 parts
if you use the USB connectors or the Serial connectors, and up to 64 parts if you use
the MIDI connectors. And if you use the MIDI connectors, you will need to obtain a
computer interface board (adapter) that has MIDI connectors (such as the Roland Su-
per MPU II, etc.). If you use the USB connectors or the Serial connectors, you can use
a special cable to connect the SC-8850 directly with the computer, but your software
must be able to correspond to the USB port or the Serial port. (Refer to the
How MIDI
Messages Are Exchanged with a Computer
p.17)
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Connecting to a Computer via the USB Connector
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a new interface used for connecting var-
ious peripherals to a computer.
USB allows you to use a single USB cable to connect numerous peripheral devices,
and allows data to be transferred faster than previous serial ports.
Also, peripheral devices can be connected or disconnected while the power is still
turned on, and the computer will detect this automatically. (For some peripherals,
settings or other operations may be required.)
fig.1-2e
To prevent malfunction
and/or damage to speakers
or other devices, always
turn down the volume, and
turn off the power on all
devices before making any
connections.
When connecting your
computer to the SC-8850
via a USB cable, it is not
necessary to turn off the
power of your computer.
MIDI keyboard (PC-180, PC-160 etc.)
USB connector
USB cable
(sold separately)
USB Port
Apple Macintosh
PC
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PC
Apple Macintosh Series
